Staff Packaging Engineer
US–MA–Mansfield, Vacancy ID JR-3188

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.
Changing lives. Building Careers.
Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.
SUMMARY
The Staff Packaging Engineer will work within the lntegra Lifesciences CSS Engineering organization to support the packaging requirements of new and existing products. This position will provide technical expertise in the areas of medical device packaging design & development and process development & validation for new packaging equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Works with Engineering and Manufacturing product teams as SME to develop and implement new device packages, to improve existing package designs, and to develop and improve packaging-related manufacturing processes in the CSS Manufacturing plants and at supplier locations.
Works in compliance with GMP work practices, ISO 13485 and ISO 11607 Standards
Participates as the team member responsible for packaging on New Product Development projects and major packaging development projects.
Provides expertise for all elements of packaging design, testing, validation & processing.
Leads and/or participates in risk assessments and cost improvement initiatives.
Partners with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Procurement to develop and improve packaging designs that are compliant to all containment and shipping needs of medical devices.
Manages packaging projects with a significant scope that could involve several product codes, multiple packaging materials and processes, and manufacturing locations in both US and EU
Demonstrates ability to develop, track, and maintain project timelines and budgets.
Participate in projects that involve cross-functional teams as the owner of all packaging related deliverables.
Demonstrate initiative to lead and/or participate in process improvement and task teams as needed at company and franchise levels.
Travel as needed to domestic and international vendor sites and company locations
Other duties as assigned
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.
Demonstrated expertise in packaging technologies and their application in the medical device field.
A thorough knowledge of medical device design control process.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, teams, management and external partners.
Ability to collaborate with and mentor technical staff in packaging engineering discipline.
Ability to serve as project leader for packaging related projects
Education
Bachelors of Science in Engineering required.
Masters of Science in Engineering preferred in Packaging Engineering
Experience
Minimum 12 years of experience with BS or 10 years with MS in medical device packaging engineering
Medical device industry product design and validation process knowledge of sterile packaging material characteristics and validation practices.
Experience in writing and executing design, equipment, and process validations.
Working knowledge of ISO 13485 Design Control and ISO 11607 Standards with application to medical devices.
Experience In supplier selection/management for medical device packaging components and equipment.
Statistical analysis knowledge required, Six Sigma certification preferred, experience working in integrated cross-functional product development teams.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
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We are proud of our 25 year heritage as a leader in regenerative medicine. Today, our scientific innovation and diverse product portfolio continue to help patients and surgeons around the world.
We have an entrepreneurial, small company feel, yet deliver big company results. Your ideas – big and small – are welcome here. We embrace change and reward our people who are committed to making Integra a stronger company.
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